[matthewk]

How do I have quick ntfs format the default when I choose the partition to install windows on? The [current] default for me with: FileSystem = * is ntfs non-quick format. Thanks

This post has been edited by matthewk: 24 June 2005 - 05:08 PM

[durex]

While Ive seen it requested numerous times (including from myself) Ive never seen anyone ever figure out a way to do a non-quick ntfs format. Ive also never seen anyone use the * with FileSystem. Ive only ever known to use "FileSystem = ConvertNTFS", which only does a quick ntfs format.

Are you positive setting FileSystem = * does a full NTFS format??

This post has been edited by durex: 24 June 2005 - 03:58 PM

[matthewk]

I've also seen: Filesystem=LeaveAlone
I made a few things bold in the original post to hopefully clarify what I desire to do. I desire quick ntfs format to be default choice Not normal ntfs format. Thanks

[Jito463]

I've always just used the following:

[DiskConfig]
    Disk1=Disk1.config

[Disk1.config]
    Size1=*
    PartitionType1=primary
    FileSystem1=ntfs
    Quickformat1=Yes

Works everytime for me and quickformats

[durex]

matthewk, on Jun 24 2005, 07:10 PM, said:

I've also seen: Filesystem=LeaveAlone
I made a few things bold in the original post to hopefully clarify what I desire to do. I desire quick ntfs format to be default choice Not normal ntfs format. Thanks
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Right, thats what I was referring to when I previously mentioned using the following command in your winnt.sif file...

FileSystem = ConvertNTFS

... does a quick format.

[oioldman]

that's what i use durex, and does a quick format

[matthewk]

Ok thanks for the replies. I will try the solution(s) posted to see if it does the quick format option for me after I have manually set the partition.

[BrandonS_Mil]

Repartition
Specifies whether to delete all partitions on the first drive of the client computer and to reformat the drive with the NTFS file system.

Syntax Repartition = Yes | No 
Values Yes 
Deletes all partitions on the first drive and reformats the drive with NTFS.

No 
Does not delete partitions or reformat the drive.
 
Example Repartition = Yes